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Health Ministry Announces Expansion of Newborn Screening Programme

Muscat: The Ministry of Health today launched the expanded newborn screening programme and the enhancement of pre-marital medical examination programme. This comes as part of efforts aimed at enhancing public health and improving the quality of life, as well as preventing genetic diseases and congenital defects. According to Oman News

Oman, Qatar Issue Joint Communiqu© on State Visit

Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik and Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, commended the growth of relations and mutual interests. They stressed the significance of expanding vistas of cooperation by exploring more opportunities and encouraging the public and private sectors to diversify

First Meeting on Bacteriological and Toxin Weapons Ban Convened in Oman

Muscat: The first meeting aimed at forming a national working team to address the implementation of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, and Stockpiling of Bacteriological and Toxin Weapons was held today. The gathering was chaired by the Director of Operational Requirements at the Command of the

International Science Council Holds 3rd General Assembly Meet in Muscat

Muscat: The third General Assembly meeting of the International Science Council (ISC) for the year 2025 kicked off in Muscat today. During the two-day conference, ISC members and partners from around the world discuss strategic issues and devise new visions for scientific cooperation at global level. According to Oman News

Bronze Age Finds Unearthed at Bat Archaeological Site in Al Dhahirah

Muscat: Archaeological excavations at the site of ‘Rakhat Al Madrah’, near the ruins of Bat in Al Dhahirah Governorate, have revealed a settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. Diggings carried out by the Ministry in cooperation with an American mission affirmed the existence of graves dating back to the

Bronze Age Finds Unearthed at Bat Archaeological Site in Al Dhahirah

Muscat: Archaeological excavations at the site of ‘Rakhat Al Madrah’, near the ruins of Bat in Al Dhahirah Governorate, have revealed a settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. Diggings carried out by the Ministry in cooperation with an American mission affirmed the existence of graves dating back to the

International Science Council Holds 3rd General Assembly Meet in Muscat

Muscat: The third General Assembly meeting of the International Science Council (ISC) for the year 2025 kicked off in Muscat today. During the two-day conference, ISC members and partners from around the world discuss strategic issues and devise new visions for scientific cooperation at global level. According to Oman News

Bronze Age Finds Unearthed at Bat Archaeological Site in Al Dhahirah

Muscat: Archaeological excavations at the site of ‘Rakhat Al Madrah’, near the ruins of Bat in Al Dhahirah Governorate, have revealed a settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. Diggings carried out by the Ministry in cooperation with an American mission affirmed the existence of graves dating back to the

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